(a) (1) A unit of Arkansas history shall be taught as a social studies subject at each elementary grade level in every public elementary school in this state, with greater emphasis at the fourth and fifth grade levels.(2) At least one (1) full semester of Arkansas history shall be taught to all students at the seventh, eighth, ninth, tenth, eleventh, or twelfth grade level in every public secondary school in this state.
(1) A unit of Arkansas history shall be taught as a social studies subject at each elementary grade level in every public elementary school in this state, with greater emphasis at the fourth and fifth grade levels.
(2) At least one (1) full semester of Arkansas history shall be taught to all students at the seventh, eighth, ninth, tenth, eleventh, or twelfth grade level in every public secondary school in this state.
(b) (1) Course guidelines shall ensure that the courses represent the most accurate and historically sound account of the prehistory, history, and culture of Arkansas, including the significant contributions and achievements of all segments of the population.(2) Any revisions in the Arkansas history course content guidelines shall be reported to the public schools and the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education no later than July 1 of the year the course guidelines are to be implemented.(3) (A) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall, in advance of the 2018-2019 school year, develop materials or units relating to Arkansas and the American Civil War.(B) The emphasis of the curriculum under this subdivision (b)(3) shall be placed upon civilian and military leadership during the period and how the lessons of that era can inform contemporary society.(C) The course content under this subdivision (b)(3) is not exempt from the reporting requirements under subdivision (b)(2) of this section.
(1) Course guidelines shall ensure that the courses represent the most accurate and historically sound account of the prehistory, history, and culture of Arkansas, including the significant contributions and achievements of all segments of the population.
(2) Any revisions in the Arkansas history course content guidelines shall be reported to the public schools and the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education no later than July 1 of the year the course guidelines are to be implemented.
(3) (A) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall, in advance of the 2018-2019 school year, develop materials or units relating to Arkansas and the American Civil War.(B) The emphasis of the curriculum under this subdivision (b)(3) shall be placed upon civilian and military leadership during the period and how the lessons of that era can inform contemporary society.(C) The course content under this subdivision (b)(3) is not exempt from the reporting requirements under subdivision (b)(2) of this section.
(A) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall, in advance of the 2018-2019 school year, develop materials or units relating to Arkansas and the American Civil War.
(B) The emphasis of the curriculum under this subdivision (b)(3) shall be placed upon civilian and military leadership during the period and how the lessons of that era can inform contemporary society.
(C) The course content under this subdivision (b)(3) is not exempt from the reporting requirements under subdivision (b)(2) of this section.
(c) (1) Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, the division, in consultation with veterans' organizations, shall develop and implement a unit within existing Arkansas history course content guidelines under this section that is dedicated to veterans and their families.(2) The unit required under subdivision (c)(1) of this section shall include without limitation:(A) The history of Arkansas veterans who served in various national and international military conflicts;(B) The contributions and sacrifices of Arkansas veterans and their families;(C) Personal accounts from Arkansas veterans and their families that discuss the social, emotional, and economic impact that serving the United States has on Arkansas veterans and their families; and(D) The challenges faced by Arkansas veterans and their families upon a veteran's return to civilian life.
(1) Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, the division, in consultation with veterans' organizations, shall develop and implement a unit within existing Arkansas history course content guidelines under this section that is dedicated to veterans and their families.
(2) The unit required under subdivision (c)(1) of this section shall include without limitation:(A) The history of Arkansas veterans who served in various national and international military conflicts;(B) The contributions and sacrifices of Arkansas veterans and their families;(C) Personal accounts from Arkansas veterans and their families that discuss the social, emotional, and economic impact that serving the United States has on Arkansas veterans and their families; and(D) The challenges faced by Arkansas veterans and their families upon a veteran's return to civilian life.
(A) The history of Arkansas veterans who served in various national and international military conflicts;
(B) The contributions and sacrifices of Arkansas veterans and their families;
(C) Personal accounts from Arkansas veterans and their families that discuss the social, emotional, and economic impact that serving the United States has on Arkansas veterans and their families; and
(D) The challenges faced by Arkansas veterans and their families upon a veteran's return to civilian life.